After a Christmas Eve programme where very little was settled, Cam Newton became the greatest rookie quarterback of all time, and Tebow Time well and truly ran out, the Christmas Day game between the Packers and the Bears at Lambeau Field promises to be a Christmas Cracker.
Chicago (7-7) at Green Bay (13-1)
The Bears must win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, Josh McCown, the veteran journeyman will start in quarterback in place of the hapless Caleb Hanie. McCown hasn't started a game since 2007 when he was at Oakland, but Lovie Smith has trusted the 32 year old to step up. With Matt Forte out and Marion Barber doubtful, it's hard to see where any Chicago offence will come from.
The Packers lost their perfect record in Kansas City last week, and had an absolute nightmare in the process. But against a Bears team with little offensive options they should bounce back. A win here secures the number 1 seed in the NFC, and they will want to secure that homefield advantage. However, do expect to see Matt Flynn and some other backups getting significant gametime, especially if things go well early, as resting and protection for the playoffs come into play.
Prediction: Chicago 21 Green Bay 35
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